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C-27J Spartan vs G.222

C-27J Spartan vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 602 vs 540 km/h, range 1,759 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 32,500 vs 28,000 kg, built 117 vs 111 units.

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Specifications
C-27J Spartan G.222
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Aeritalia
First flight 24 September 1999 18 July 1970
Year introduced 2006 1978
Number produced 117 units 111 units
Average unit price $31.7 million --
Wing area 82.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 28.7 m
Height 9.6 m 9.8 m
Length 22.7 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has a longer range at 1,759 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 28 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.